Imagine taking the boys to dinner at your parents’ house. You’re talking with your mother about how much you care about them and accidentally confess your love for Sherlock.
“Mom these people are my friends, family even.” “Family?” “I mean yeah, John is best friend and Sherlock is the love of my life.” “•-•” “•-•” “•-•” “•-• Did. Did I just.” “Well. It would’ve made it much simpler for everyone here if you’d expressed so sooner.” “Uh…”